The budget passed the Senate early Thursday morning in a 33-3 vote, soon followed by a 126-23 vote in the House. The bill now awaits Gov. Malloy’s signature. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Delegation: CT Budget Impasse Comes to an End
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Greenwich Delegation Votes to Override Malloy’s Veto of Affordable Housing Bill
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“Towns are required to have a specified number of affordable housing units, which has been problematic for some local governments. This legislation is designed to alleviate some of that burden.” – statement from Greenwich delegation, July 25, 2017 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Delegation, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino
RMA Panel Discussion, July 5: Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino “What’s Happening in Hartford”
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At the RMA, State Representatives Fred Camillo (R-151), Livvy Floren (R-149), and Mike Bocchino (R-150) will participate in a panel discussion on July 5. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino, RMA
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Brightens Facility with Help from Eversource and Energize Connecticut
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is expected to benefit from an estimated $41,000 annual savings Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino
Greenwich Delegation: Connecticut’s Days of Prominence Have Been Followed by Decades of Decline. Why?
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“We have heard your voices and understand that no matter how hard you work, you are still bombarded by rising costs and rising taxes, and you are finding it difficult to keep up.” – The Greenwich Delegation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Delegation, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino, Scott Frantz
Hamilton Ave Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Special Guests
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Hamilton Avenue School students celebrated the 113th birthday of Dr. Seuss on Thursday. Guests included Greenwich Fire Dept Assistant Chief Robert Kick, State Rep Mike Bocchino, Health Dept director Caroline Baisley. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Caroline Baisley, Cody Ludvinsky, Hamilton Avenue School, Mike Bocchino, Robert Kick
Crowd Fills “Call to Action” Meeting on Reproductive Rights at Greenwich Town Hall
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At a “call to action” meeting on reproductive rights at Greenwich Town Hall, a group of about 100 jammed into the lower level lounge to listen to speakers including representatives from NARAL and Planned Parenthood.
Speakers reviewed the positions of the Greenwich delegation to proposed anti-abortion bills. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, abortion, contraception, Danielle Eason, Elaine Buss, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren
Frantz: Potential for partially funding the New Lebanon School project is still alive
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Livvy Floren, Fred Camillo, Mike Bocchino and Scott Frantz all reported that they remain optimistic about state funding for a new New Lebanon School after meeting on Wednesday with Benjamin Barnes, who is Gov. Malloy’s budget chief. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Diversity School, Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino, New Lebanon School, Scott Frantz
Greenwich Delegation Members Receive Committee Assignments
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All Three Members of the Delegation Will Assume Leadership Roles in 2017. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Delegation, Livvy Floren, Mike Bocchino
Tackling Opioid Epidemic: Legislators Mull Pharmacy Blister Packs, Mandated Secure Boxes
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Monday’s legislative breakfast at UConn Stamford held by Communities 4 Action featured members from New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and Greenwich. Mayor Martin who lost his wife to cancer recently, said, IIf you think extra strength Tylenol is going to end cancer pain, then you’re confused. She was taking narcotics. She took less than what she was prescribed. But without it her pain and lack of joy would have been very difficult in her last couple of months.” Continue Reading →